My Published Food Articles (selected)

All SignsPoint to a Hit in San Francisco – One of the few Deaf-owned restaurants in the country offers Neapolitan pizza from their wood-fired oven and creative small plates. Melody and Russ Stein have created a “deaf-friendly” spot where all waiters all sign and customers give it a big thumbs up.

Rooting for the Ayyads – The story of Palestinian immigrants who transform a jinxed spot in Albany, California into a culinary oasis where they serve Jordanian, Palestinian and Egyptian specialties. Second article in my Edible Journeys series.

International Rescue Committee Launches New Roots Garden at Laney College – Mustard greens—a lot of mustard greens—are required to make gundruk, the national dish of Nepal. Chhali Mainali, who spent 18 years with her family in the cramped quarters of a Nepali refugee camp, gathers armfuls of the green and purple leaves from a compact, lush garden at Laney College.

OAKLAND MAGAZINE – Food and Travel Stories

Kyoto is for Food Lovers – Scattered cherry blossoms and ochre maple leaves enhance the sublime beauty of Kyoto’s ancient, narrow streets and lush gardens. In their respective seasons, pink petals and orange leaves also appear as handmade local confections to be enjoyed with a cup of earthy green tea…

Istanbul, Capital of Turkish Delights – Istanbul lays out a banquet for the senses.Majestic mosques, their slender minarets piercing the sky, accent the city’s sprawling skyline. At neighborhood marketplaces, crimson cones of spices are on display…

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4 Responses to My Published Food Articles (selected)

delighted to meet you on berkeleyside and on your blog! are you on chowhound much? the bay area hounds historically have been a very convivial group. in 2004, dozens of us participated in the dim sum wars–north vs. south bay. it took months of focused eating. we’ve been touring the fruitvale taco trucks since 2002; we’ve sampled uzbek food in concord, bacon-wrapped hot dogs in salinas, and made some very good friends in the process. join us, if you haven’t already!

Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, I am still writing blog and for Oakland Magazine and KQED.org, when I can. Enjoy your meal at Zaki. And please stay in touch if you discover any other places to share.